The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 28,500

€ 20,600

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid is 9.9 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57.9
69.3
81.9
58.6
71.9
79.6
69.3 in
Width
71.9 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
106.3
178.7
99.4
168.8
178.7 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.6 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
XW5
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
120 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
26.64 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
71 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
76 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
810 mi
Range
670 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
810 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
62.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.6 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
62.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
750 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft